Best Date Squares Ever
Oatmeal bars with dates use less sugar than other recipes, but you wouldn’t know it from the deliciousness.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Grease a 9×11-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Heat dates orange juice and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat stirring often until dates are soft about 6 minutes.
Stir whole wheat flour oats brown sugar baking powder baking soda and salt together in a large bowl; stir in melted butter.
Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Spread date mixture evenly over oat mixture; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over date mixture and press down lightly.